#006D5D Hex Color
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This muted, dark teal feels sophisticated and grounded, avoiding the sharpness of common jewel tones. Because it is a dark shade, the hex code #006d5d works well as a background for minimal interfaces. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, meeting WCAG accessibility standards with a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. Designers often use this color in wellness or professional branding to convey seriousness without feeling cold.
Questions about #006d5d
What is #006d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006d5d is rgb(0, 109, 93), in HSL hsl(171, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 15%, 57%.
What colors complement #006d5d in a palette?
Because #006d5d sits firmly in the dark teal family, it creates a balanced aesthetic when paired with a soft cream or a crisp off-white to prevent the deep tones from feeling too heavy or cold.
Is #006d5d readable on white or black?
#006d5d has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.